In Why Patients Sue Doctors 2e the authors draw on their wide-ranging, collective experience in over 1000 real-life medicolegal cases to explore why and how doctors make mistakes. By analysing and discussing the situations and behaviours that lead to complaints by patients and their families, this book provides clear and practical direction for practitioners to improve clinical care and avoid litigation. Written in a concise and engaging narrative writing style by editors Duncan Graham, Bernard Kelly and David Richards, readers will obtain a broad understanding of the origins, workings and outcomes of medicolegal cases and will be equipped with practical strategies to improve clinical care and avoid common pitfalls in practice. The text also introduces important legal concepts in an approachable manner appropriate for those working in medicine. Detailed examination of real-life medicolegal cases to facilitate understanding and application to clinical practice Logical and consistent organisation of cases in regional order of medical complaint, from head to toe Practical advice on how to improve clinical care and avoid litigation Easy-to-read and engaging narrative style of writing effectively communicates key takeaways for readers Suitable introduction to legal concepts for medical students and professionals Respected author team experienced in medicolegal and medical malpractice cases Enhanced eBook version included with purchase
A new Jason Richards tribute book will be out for Christmas 2012, with all profits going to the Sienna and Olivia Education Trust. The book will be an illustrated history of the popular racing driver's career and life and the battle with cancer that he lost nearly 12 months ago. Richards started his racing career in karts in New Zealand before progressing into Formula Ford in both his homeland and Great Britain before returning home to dominate the local touring car racing. He won three national titles before making his debut in the V8 Supercar Championship and becoming a three-time runner-up in the Bathurst 1000. His story though is much more than that, it is a story of a man whose natural charm won an army of fans, including some of his fellow competitors like John Bowe and Greg Murphy who have written forwards for the book. I have so many memories of Jason that I have never really committed to print, this is my chance to tell a little bit of a story and show people a little bit more about Jason, author Andrew Clarke said recently. We had discussed a book of much greater written substance to this, but the battle he was fighting took too much energy to talk about himself." What he wanted to do was tell the story of his life so that Sienna and Olivia could understand their dad a little more as they grow up. We missed being able to tell that story, but now at least we can let them understand him through the eyes of those around him, while also giving back a little more to the girls that meant the world to him. The motorsport photographers of Australia have to be thanked in advance for donating their pictures for this, and I think their willingness to do something like this shows you a little more about the measure of the man.The book will be published by P101 for the Sienna and Olivia Education Trust with the support of his wife Charlotte and parents David and Pauline.
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Twenty-five stories written for Aussie guys by Aussie guys. Tim Costello, Ken Duncan, Kel Richards, Gordon Moyes and many others recount memorable moments that inspired their faith and taught them important lessons about life. From chasing the perfect nature photo to tender encounters with the nation's underclass, this collection will encourage your heart, challenge your mind and make you smile.
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